Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met and exchanged views on stabilizing the situation in Afghanistan.

President Putin emphasized the idea that efforts should be made to prevent destabilization of Central Asia, which Russia positions as a sphere of influence, due to the influx of terrorists.

Putin "It is important to prevent terrorist invasion into neighboring countries"

President Putin held a summit meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel who visited Moscow on the 20th, and revealed at a joint press conference after the meeting that the insurgent Taliban exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan where power was regained as a priority issue. bottom.



In this, President Putin said, "It is especially important to prevent terrorists from invading neighboring countries by pretending to be refugees," and will work to prevent the destabilization of Central Asian countries, which Russia positions as a sphere of influence. I complained that it was necessary.



He also criticized the US policy of Afghanistan in mind, saying, "We should stop irresponsible policies that impose values ​​from the outside and the desire to build a stereotyped democracy."

Merkel "Need support for the evacuation of those who cooperated with the German army"

Meanwhile, Chancellor Angela Merkel said, "I am very disappointed that the Taliban are back and dominate the country again."



On that basis, he said that it is necessary to try dialogue with the Taliban and work to encourage the Afghan people who cooperated with the activities of the German army as interpreters to evacuate abroad.